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William Lai Ching-te
The latest news on William Lai, (also known as Lai Ching-te),Taiwanese politician, former physician and currently the 8th president of the Republic of China, including politics news.
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6 Oct 1959
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Leader of Taiwan
Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te’s speech to Rotarians on Sunday prompted condemnation from Beijing. Photo: Chen Lin/Taiwan’s Office of the President
China’s Communist Party

Beijing accuses Taiwan’s William Lai of inciting cross-strait confrontation

People’s Daily says Lai’s address to Rotary International branch was full of historical fallacies and errors.

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Taiwan

Should Taiwan worry about the US being bogged down in the Middle East again?

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Taiwan

Explainer | Decoding PLA manoeuvres around Taiwan: 3 categories, 3 levels of signalling?

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Taiwan

Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou to return to mainland China despite warnings

Beijing welcomes former KMT chairman and Ma Ying-jeou Foundation CEO stresses importance of stable cross-strait relations amid tariff war.

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Ma Ying-jeou (centre), is pictured on a student visit to the mainland last year. His next trip will include attending the Straits Forum in Xiamen, despite Taiwan’s ruling DPP describing the meeting as a “united front tool”. Photo: Xinhua
Taiwan

Taiwanese YouTuber Gym Boss live-streams unfiltered look at mainland China

The outspoken influencer is in Shanghai to ‘verify the truth’ about entrenched DPP narratives and sharing his findings with millions.

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Taiwan

Taiwan’s latest security measures cut cross-strait travel, prompting pushback

DPP’s reaction to mainland infiltration scandal puts restrictions on low-level officials, with plans to include village heads and teachers.

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US-China relations

US spotlights Taiwan risks as China’s 2027 defence goal nears

US Admiral Samuel Paparo said Chinese drills around Taiwan are “rehearsals,” as a looming 2027 target for China’s military modernisation heightens focus on the island.

Chinese ground forces conduct live-fire drills as part of exercises near Taiwan. Photo: CCTV
Taiwan economy

Trade war elephant in the showroom at Computex Taipei, Asia’s biggest tech expo

As Trump threatens to reinstate high tariffs on Taiwan, tech-sector exporters reliant on the US market fear the worst.

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My Take

My Take | Taiwan’s Lai does not have the cards with Washington or Beijing

By aligning with the US and annoying the mainland, Taipei under the DPP has sacrificed future prosperity and security for little or nothing.

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Taiwan

Letters | Why Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te was silent on cross-strait relations

Readers discuss the policy constraints confronting the Taiwanese leader, mental health in the LGBTQ community, and the challenge of restricting social media use.

Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te holds a press conference to mark his one year in office in Taipei on May 20. Photo: Kyodo
Taiwan

Mainland China accuses Taiwan of backing cyberattacks on 1,000 sensitive targets

Guangzhou city police say tech company was hit with ‘rudimentary and crude’ methods.

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Investigators in mainland China say those who launched a recent cyberattack on a tech company in Guangzhou tried to mask their origin by routing attacks through VPNs, foreign cloud servers and “zombie machines”. Photo: Shutterstock
Taiwan

Taiwan cracks down on public servants with mainland ID and residency

Hundreds of thousands of government and military personnel screened in programme dismissed by critics as ‘loyalty pledges’.

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Taiwan

Why did Taiwan’s William Lai tone down his rhetoric on mainland China?

Lai omitted references to Beijing in a speech marking his first year in office this week, a change noted on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

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SCMP Highlights

China’s growing C919 jet network, AI in Chinese military: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing vowing to react to a possible Huawei ban to ‘candid’ talks between US and China envoys, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

China’s homegrown C919 jetliner is seen during a 2024 airshow. The plans is seeing ever-increasing use across China. Photo: Xinhua
China’s military drills

PLA runs amphibious landing drill in strait as Taiwanese leader marks first year

The 73rd Group Army exercises tactics and skills of near-shore driving and landing operations with armoured amphibious vehicles.

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PLA amphibious armoured vehicles on exercise in Fujian province on Tuesday. Photo: CCTV
Taiwan

Taiwan’s Lai enters second year in office with troubles mounting on all sides

No honeymoon for the leader called inflexible, ineffectual in relations with Washington, and still on a collision course with Beijing.

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Taiwan

Video | William Lai reiterates willingness to talk to Beijing

After island’s shock at Trump’s 32% tariff move, leader commits to ‘never sacrificing any single sector’ in discussions with US

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Taiwan

Taiwan’s William Lai commits to security and industry on leadership anniversary

After island’s shock at Trump’s 32 per cent tariff move, leader commits to ‘never sacrificing any single sector’ in talks with US.

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Taiwanese leader William Lai delivers a speech focused on the island’s security while calling for peace and dialogue with Beijing, in Taipei on Tuesday. Photo: CNA
Taiwan

Taiwan tries to dispel doubts after Trump talks trade ‘unification’

The island’s presidential office says reference did not relate to Taiwan and the situation is unchanged.

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Taiwan economy

Taiwan currency’s surge ‘a warning’ in Asia’s de-dollarisation: analysts

Is the Trump administration’s hostility pushing the region away from a staple of American power?

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Taiwan

Video | Tens of thousands in Taiwan protest against William Lai

Tens of thousands rally in Taiwan against William Lai as recall turmoil engulfs legislature
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Taiwan

Can Taiwan still trust the US as Trump tariffs threaten heavy blow?

Poll shows most Taiwanese ‘have lost confidence’ in the US, with social media users saying that after Ukraine, ‘Trump will sell out Taiwan next’.

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Questions are being raised over whether Taiwan’s strategic value to the United States is being judged primarily by what the island can deliver economically and militarily. Photo: AFP
Taiwan

Taiwan opposition to hold urgent summit amid recall battle with ruling DPP

Ruling party trying to suppress dissent through legal means after losing control of the legislature last year, KMT chief alleges.

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Taiwan

Taiwan spy scandals expose frailty of political and military defences

As government aides are investigated, there is alarm over Beijing’s intensifying efforts to undermine Taiwanese authorities from within.

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Taiwan

Taiwan leader’s approval ratings drop amid drive to unseat opposition lawmakers

Polling suggests Lai faces ‘unprecedented levels of public dissatisfaction’ and the Trump tariffs are a further risk to his support base.

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William Lai Ching-te took office in May last year but his popularity levels have fallen. Photo: EPA-EFE
Taiwan

Former aide to Taiwan’s security chief expelled from DPP over spying allegations

Ho Jen-chieh, who worked for the island’s former foreign minister Joseph Wu, is suspected of leaking classified information to Beijing.

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Joseph Wu has been a central figure in shaping Taiwan’s foreign and security policy. Photo: Kamaryt Michal/CTK/dpa
Taiwan

Opinion | Missed signals only worsen tensions over Taiwan

Addressing two major misperceptions that underpin the dynamics between Washington and Beijing over Taiwan would help promote stability.

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Taiwan

Beijing’s surprise blockade drill around Taiwan continues

The drills come days after US defence chief Pete Hegseth wrapped up an Asian tour during which he pushed for a stronger alliance to oppose ‘China’s aggression’ and Taiwan leader William Lai’s recent reference to the mainland as a ‘foreign hostile force’.

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